5 from 26 votes
Earl Grey Cookies (Tea Cake Recipe)
Earl Grey Cookies are delicate tea cakes made by infusing a buttery dough with Earl Grey tea leaves, vanilla, and a touch of baking powder. These soft cookies have a light crumb and a subtle citrus aroma from the bergamot in the tea, providing a unique twist on classic tea-time treats. A lemon glaze finishing adds brightness and complementing flavor.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
36
tea cakes
Calories:
133 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Snacks, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American, British
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened (2 sticks, unsalted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon earl grey tea about 3 bags, leaves
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Set out several baking sheets and line them with parchment paper.
- Set out a stand mixer. Add the softened butter and sugar to the mixing bowl. Beat on high for 3 to 5 minutes until the butter is extremely light and fluffy.
- Scrape the bowl, then turn the mixer on low and beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt.
- Scrape the bowl again, then turn the mixer on low and add in the flour, 1/2 cup at a time. Quickly add in the Earl Grey tea leaves with the last portion of flour. As soon as the flour is fully blended, turn off the mixer as to not overmix the dough.
- Use a cookie scoop to measure the dough portions out in 1 ½ tablespoon scoops. Roll each scoop into a ball. Place the balls on the cookie sheets, 2 inches apart.
- Bake the tea cakes for 10-12 minutes until puffy in the center and just barely golden around the edges. Allow them to cool on the cookie sheets.
- Meanwhile, set out a small bowl and combine the powdered sugar and lemon juice. Whisk well until the glaze is smooth. Once the tea cookies have cooled, dip the top of each cookie in the glaze and set them back on the parchment paper to dry.
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Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- The lemon glaze offers a complementary citrus note that highlights the Earl Grey flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie
Calories
133kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
37mg
(2%)
Potassium
22mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
171IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36 tea cakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 171IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.